Extra-territorial Medical Provider Claims

A New Jersey medical provider failed to select the appropriate cause of action and party to seek recovery for unpaid medical bills.  The case highlights the bumping road for NJ medical providers who seek reimbursement in claims involving extra-jurisdictional work-related accidents.

Toxic Flight Attendant Uniforms Result in a $1.1 Million Verdict

Wearing an employer-designated work uniform shouldn’t result in severe and debilitating occupational exposures. Unfortunately, some American Airlines flight attendants suffered injuries from wearing the flight uniforms prescribed by their employer. The lawsuit that they filed lawsuit resulted in a $1.1 Million award.

The Essentials of Trial Preparation

Proper trial preparation is the key to a successful Worker's Compensation claim outcome. A recent NJ Appellate Division opinion emphasizes the importance of appealable issues and having the necessary evidence available.

Preparing for the Next Epidemic of Occupational Disease

A recently published standard establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations.

New EPA Rule Will Lighten the Burden of Proving an Asbestos-Related Disease Claim

In many occupational asbestos claims, it has been challenging to establish that asbestos fiber was used in the workplace. That will soon change under recently announced US Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] Rules.

Wayne NJ Contractor Fined $180K for Exposing Workers to Energized Power Lines

The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with a New Jersey building contractor who allowed their subcontractors' employees to work in close proximity to high-voltage power lines at a Paterson work site in 2021 and 2022.

NJCRIB Submits Request for 3.9% Decrease in Premium Rate

The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau [NJCRIB] has submitted to the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance a request for a 3.9% decrease in the overall workers' compensation premium and rate level effective January 1, 2014.